How To Fix HRFPMCUSTOM116 - Check the assignment to employee group/subgroup in period &1 - &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPMCUSTOM - Customizable Messages in PBC

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Check the assignment to employee group/subgroup in period &1 - &2

What causes this issue?

The pay scale valuation of position &V3& &V4& in infotyp 1005 has
changed in the period &V1& - &V2&. As a result, changes to other
infotypes of the position may be necessary.

System Response

This is simply a notification.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the assignment to employee group/subgroup in infotype 1013
is still compatible with the new pay scale valuation.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can override the type of message in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PBC_FTE_1400>Change Message Control for Budget Planning and
Position Control</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPMCUSTOM116 - Check the assignment to employee group/subgroup in period &1 - &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRFPMCUSTOM116 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of an employee to a specific employee group or subgroup within a defined period. This error typically arises in the context of Human Resources (HR) and Personnel Management (PM) modules when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the employee's data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Employee Group/Subgroup Assignment: The employee may not be assigned to the correct employee group or subgroup for the specified period.
  Period Validity: The employee group/subgroup assignment may not be valid for the period specified in the error message.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or infotypes that lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for employee groups and subgroups may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Assignment:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30) and check the infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) to verify the employee group and subgroup assignments.
  Ensure that the assignments are correct for the specified period.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Period:
  
  Check the validity period of the employee group/subgroup assignment. Make sure that the assignment is active for the period indicated in the error message.
  
  
  
  Correct Data:
  
  If there are discrepancies, correct the employee's assignment in the relevant infotype. You may need to create or modify records in infotype 0001 or other relevant infotypes.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for employee groups and subgroups in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on employee group/subgroup assignments and their implications.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the changes by attempting to process the employee's data again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0001 (Organizational Assignment), 0002 (Personal Data), and others that may impact employee group/subgroup assignments.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR module support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.